IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL HECHENBERGER, Deceased CASE #2026PR000138 Notice is given of the death of Christopher Michael Hechenberger, of Swansea, St. Clair County, Illinois. Letters of Administration were issued on May 5, 2026, to Eric Wilkerson, who is also an attorney. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, St. Clair County Building, 10 Public Square, Belleville, Illinois 62220, or with the representative, or both, on or before a date not less than six months from the date of the first publication (May 7, 2026) or three months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice to creditors, whichever is later. Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. KINNIS WILLIAMS, SR., Circuit Clerk Eric Wilkerson 314 N Broadway#1608 St Louis, MO 63102 A.R.D.C. 6338166 IPL0338410 May 7,14,21 2026